In exciting news for Star Trek fans, actress Zoe Saldaña has expressed her enthusiasm about the possibility of returning to the iconic role of Lt. Nyota Uhura in a potential Star Trek 4 film. Saldaña, who played the character in J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movie trilogy, recently shared her thoughts on the ongoing development of the project.
During an interview with ComicBook.com, Saldaña discussed the reports of a new Star Trek film, described as 'the final chapter' of the Chris Pine-led Star Trek series. While the details are still scarce, Saldaña mentioned that there are plans for a younger take on the story, but the goal is to include the original cast, including herself, in this last adventure.
Reflecting on her time working with J.J. Abrams and the Bad Robot production team, Saldaña expressed her gratitude for the experience. She acknowledged that it can be challenging to align the schedules of a talented and busy cast, but the opportunity to collaborate with Abrams again would be a wonderful and beautiful experience for her.
Saldaña's enthusiasm for Star Trek 4 comes as no surprise, considering her impressive resume in blockbuster films. With roles in James Cameron's Avatar franchise and as Gamora in the Avengers films, Saldaña has starred in four of the highest-grossing movies of all time. Her continued involvement in the Star Trek series would surely be highly anticipated by fans worldwide.
Furthermore, the reports of a new Star Trek film are not limited to just one project. In fact, it appears that there are potentially four new Star Trek movies in development. One such project is an origin film set 'decades before' Abrams' 2009 Star Trek movie, with director Toby Haynes and screenwriter Seth Grahame-Smith attached. Additionally, plans for Star Trek 4 are still in motion, aiming to reunite the USS Enterprise crew for their final adventure.
The Star Trek universe continues to expand, with even Patrick Stewart expressing his desire to return for a Star Trek: Picard movie. Although there has been no official confirmation, Stewart's comments during a recent podcast have sparked excitement among fans. Meanwhile, one Star Trek movie that is already in production is Star Trek: Section 31, starring Michelle Yeoh. This film marks the first made-for-streaming movie in the Star Trek franchise on Paramount+, directed by Olatunde Osunsanmi and written by Craig Sweeny.
For those craving their Star Trek fix, the 2009 Star Trek movie, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Star Trek Beyond are all available for streaming on Paramount+. As fans eagerly await news about the future of the franchise, the potential return of Zoe Saldaña as Lt. Nyota Uhura in Star Trek 4 is certainly a bright spot on the horizon.
